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Catseye - Perfect base for Fantastic Fishing.

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A modern house with a large porch, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.
A building with a concrete patio, a wooden door, and a picnic table in the background.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
A bedroom with a bed, a window, a nightstand, and a chair.
A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of a building through a window.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Okiwi Bay
  • Place, Tunnicliff Reserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Pelorus Eco Adventures
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, Mahakipawa Arm
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Catseye - Perfect base for Fantastic Fishing.

Okiwi Bay is a peaceful seaside settlement situated just over one hour from Nelson or Blenheim. A fabulous spot with a friendly atmosphere for family and friends. Renowned for its access to excellent fishing in the Marlborough Sounds. From the porch at Catseye you can check out the tides and the boats as they head to the ramp which is 2 minutes drive away.

Catseye sleeps 8 comfortably, with two queen bedrooms and another bedroom with four single beds. It has a bathroom with a shower and a separate toilet. The house has a bright open plan living area with a large table for meals and a log burning fire with plenty of firewood. It is well equipped for family groups and/or friends with comfortable beds, modern appliances, plenty of fridge and freezer space and a washing machine. The living area is open plan with access through 2 sliding double doors to the porch with seating and views to the sea.

There is plenty of off street parking for cars and boats and a wash down area, with a stainless steel fish filleting cleaning area with running water.

Okiwi Bay is well serviced with recycling, petrol and a shop for extra food and fishing supplies. Enquires start at $150.00 a night, please contact Sally Jane on 021 261 3526 or sallysage@yahoo.com.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
2 mid sized dogs, outside only. Please clean up.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7594780
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Okiwi Bay

Located in Okiwi Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Tunnicliff Reserve and Duncan Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pelorus Eco Adventures and Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.
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Okiwi Bay

What's nearby

  • Tunnicliff Reserve - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rai Valley Pioneer Cottage - 30 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Pelorus Eco Adventures - 51 min drive - 61.8 km
  • Mahakipawa Arm - 58 min drive - 67.2 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 85 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Catseye - Perfect base for Fantastic Fishing. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Catseye - Perfect base for Fantastic Fishing. ?

As of 23 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Catseye - Perfect base for Fantastic Fishing. on 28 Nov 2026 start from AU$502, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Catseye - Perfect base for Fantastic Fishing. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Catseye - Perfect base for Fantastic Fishing. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Catseye - Perfect base for Fantastic Fishing. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Catseye - Perfect base for Fantastic Fishing. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Tunnicliff Reserve and within 20 miles (32 km) of Rai Valley Pioneer Cottage and Duncan Bay. Pelorus Eco Adventures is 31.5 mi (50.7 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Sally Jane Smith

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Hi my name is Sally and with my partner we head down to Okiwi Bay as often as possible. I am a school teacher who is Head of Art and Design at Nga Tawa in Marton. Based in Whanganui with a large garden, Catseye gives us the chance to catch a whole lot of fish and touch base with family and friends in the holidays. Fishing in the ocean or rowing round in my tinny, catching up with the locals or walking the beach front there is as little or as much you want to do in Okiwi Bay.

Why they chose this property

I am from Marlborough and have always wanted a place 'Down the Sounds' like we enjoyed when we were kids, with lots of bush to explore, fish to catch and a bay to swim in. Okiwi Bay is all that and more with fishing like we remember in the good old days the hook hardly hits the bottom and they are biting. Safe enough for the kids to go on adventures without getting into strife and a community that embraces it all. Welcome to our piece of paradise.

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with Catseye because it is excellent all year round. On a summers day the sliding doors are open, the sun shines in and with open plan living it is easy to keep an eye on the whole family. Two minutes down to the beach for a swim and play in the children's area down the road. In winter with the fire roaring the whole house is cozy and big enough for eight. Any time of the year there is room for the boats, vehicle's and all that fishing gear - Perfect.

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